EDELWEISS ATREIDES
WRITTEN BY SOMBER PETRICHOR

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❛ it was under the cerulean skies,
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NAME. Edelweiss Atreides
AGE. Unknown | Appearance presenting in her mid-twenties
GENDER. Female
HEIGHT. 5 fulms 11 ilms
HAIR & EYE COLOR. Light blonde | Sapphire
NOTABLE FEATURES. Sheep-like qualities | Marionette-motifBIRTHPLACE. Old Sharlayan
RESIDENCE. The Holy See of Ishgard
GUIDING DEITY. Atropos the Immutable

Personality.

GENERAL TRAITS. Apathetic, self-centered, overprotective
FAVORS. Giving/receiving personalized gifts, acts of service
DISDAINS. Hidden motives, seeing loved/innocent ones sufferALIGNMENT. Lawful evil
VICES. Pride, greed, exploitation
VIRTUES. Acumen, resilience, perseverance

Early Life.

Edelweiss' mastery lies within the arcane arts. Folks tend to praise her natural affinity to magic- that hearsay suggests Halone's blessings were greatly tipped in the young lady’s favor. Edelweiss’ brilliant mind and aptitude were well-demonstrated during her studies at the prestigious Ishgardian College of Magic. Though, she garnered more admirers than friendships, for she is an accomplished young lady of very few, cold words.Incantations and spells flow through her like a river- natural, fluid, effortless. Her stellar demonstration of both healing and offensive magic has rendered her indispensable when the institution would send young adventurers out on their final projects.However, she lacked physical endurance- a shortcoming that would gravely compromise her safety and that of her allies. To remedy this drawback, she was assigned a personal mentor whom naturally becomes her bodyguard. He would help improve her strength by imparting the fundamental principles of being a Paladin, despite his own expertise as a Dark Knight. Through the partnership that formed between a teacher and a student, a slight current of affection blossomed between the two.

Characteristic Attributes.

CRAFTINESS. ✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦
PATIENCE. ✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦
WISDOM. ✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦
CREDIBILITY. ✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦

Combat Attributes.

STRENGTH. ✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦
STAMINA. ✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦
AGILITY. ✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦
INTELLIGENCE. ✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦

First Impressions.

Edelweiss is a blend of beauty, grace, and intellect. Signature Atreides genetics run deep in her veins, most notably in her silken hair- which retains glossy, light-blonde shade- a trait that remains consistent through the enduring passage of time. Blue edelweiss eyes, true to her namesake- evoking the ocean's vastness. Her frame carries an elegant and composed, statuesque build.

Nurtured in her father's core teachings, she believes only in the power of reason. Often clad in the mantle of stoicism, she is no stranger to projecting an air of conceit and emotional distance.

Blessings.

butterfly effect An ability to manipulate the flow of time. It was the first amongst many gifts bestowed to Edelweiss by a goddess of unknown origin. The power comes at an unknown cost.proteus A transformative spell capable of turning Edelweiss into her canis form- it helps her move within the dream realm.sage's gaze Should suspicion cloud her judgment, Edelweiss may command those she views as enemies to reveal their truths. However, extended use of the ability would strain her very essence, with a side effect of prolonged ocular trauma.

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― 01: The Rise of House Atreides
Nary a soul in Ishgard has not heard of House Atreides. From brumes' descent to the pillars' rise- their name is on every lip. Fleeting talks within crowded taverns' cold nights, hushed gossiping in every ball ever hosted. Staying informed of the House's activities remained as society's great, collective interest; as some of the city-state's most prominent figures led it.Elias, sole heir to the Atreides household, was an accomplished scholar hailing from Sharlayan roots; a man equipped with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. His wife, Antheia, was Ishgard-born- a bravehearted, renowned paladin with unbending passion in the righteous ways of the blade. In an effort to secure greater wealth and power, an arranged marriage was set for the two by their respective Houses. Though having little say on the matter, Elias and Antheia had no objections as they've grown alongside one another quite closely. Fated soulmates, theirs is a happy and peaceful marriage.However, an unexpected tragedy befell their home; all while Elias was expected to sire an heir. Desperate in his pursuit to overcome this quest, Elias pondered the thought where if a child cannot be birthed.. one could perhaps be constructed?― 02: Project Marionette
Though brief, the hearts of many were swiftly won by Edelweiss- firstborn, and only heir to House Atreides. She was raised solely by Lord Elias himself during his two-decade absence from Ishgard- a prolonged mourning period that follows Lady Antheia's maternal death.At the very least, that appeared to be the narrative Elias brewed- and served to most.In truth, Lady Antheia passed earlier on, all while bearing Elias' child- a dream the two shared. To build a family; to have a home. While Elias did tuck away for twenty years, in all likelihood of mourning and raising his child alone; there truly was no child, least in the way the babe should naturally exist. He toiled away in his hidden laboratory to salvage the child's life- an experiment later known as Project Marionette.The project was Elias' most ambitious, exorbitantly questionable undertaking. In fulfilling his requirement of siring an heir, he executed unthinkable acts to achieve the apex of genetic perfection- all while transgressing all means of ethical boundaries. Organs and parts were harvested, researched, and cast aside when failing to serve their purpose. Toying with lives, the hunts would continue until he deemed his findings satisfactory. His obsession with becoming a father warped into a descent of madness, and the lines between what was required and what he hoped to achieve became blurred. The golden eyes that always brimmed with hope and wonders of life were now dim, devoid of light and life both. The compounding weight and pressure to continue his lineage, all while mourning the loss of his other half and their child she carried became a heavy burden that now shattered him. Now a shell of a man he once was, yet it mattered not. He prayed to the gods for one successful outcome- and one day, the gods did smile.. And granted him the child he once could only ever dreamt of having.― 03: Edelweiss Atreides
Like a newborn emerging into a newfound world, Edelweiss knew nary a thing. Knowledge and information revolving around her lineage, especially of her origins, were strictly guarded and carefully imparted to her. She was to refer to Elias as her father, and to present herself as a proud daughter of House Atreides, the first child of Lord Elias and the late Lady Antheia. The thought of questioning her father regarding her true beginnings has not occurred to her; though, her curiosity cannot be helped- it lingers, and for quite some time. She lived in blissful ignorance, unaware of the price that was paid to bring her to life.

With his twenty-year absence coming to an end, Elias made his way back to Ishgard, wasting no opportunity to boast of the beautiful daughter he raised with much pride. In their reunion, his peers welcomed him and his daughter with warmth. Edelweiss quickly earned her place in a world all too new. Having felt a sustained shower of love and adoration at her every wake, she continued her false charade.Albeit appearing in the likeness of any other Elezen, underneath it all is a subtle weave of arcane energies that veils her truth: sheep-like qualities and marionette-like vessel. A deliberate facade. Though Elias took pride in the masterpiece that is his daughter, he understood that the world was not yet ready for her revelation. Beneath the mask that so carefully conceals, is a fragile soul that knows naught of the world and her own truth. An unfortunate soul forced to dance into the hands of the corrupt.― 04: The Fall of House Atreides
Many researchers and arcanists involved in Project Marionette were fueled with anger as they failed to see eye-to-eye with Elias. The majority deemed his chosen methods to be largely irrational and unethical. Recruited under the guise of assisting him in groundbreaking research, the lot innocently signed to a vague contract, later revealing to be experiments they would never dreamed of partaking.To tighten lips, Elias threatened them to a binding curse of secrecy, inflicting immediate death upon any attempt to disclose the project. The curse would remain intact until an involved party disclosed it, or until Elias meets his demise- whichever occurred first. While a rare number of devout scholars respected and defended Elias' unorthodox ways, they were in the minority; for most harbored deep resentment. To them, he had lured their hopeful spirits through underhanded means: staining their unwilling hands with blood. In Elias' misfortune, it did not take very long for justice to prevail.A swift assassination brought Elias to his own end, marking the downfall of House Atreides. In Edelweiss' mischance, the spell veiling her true form shattered with her father's death. In equal parts fear and betrayal, witnesses of Edelweiss' regressing transformation demanded her killed. "A beast had masqueraded amongst us!" they cried. Amidst the chaos that errupted, Siegfried, her assigned knight and combat mentor, assisted in her escape. The two fled Ishgard and has not looked back.― 05: The Dreamwatcher of Time
No words could hope to describe the perpetual wound that would forever mar Edelweiss. She sought her life as a burden beyond measure- for struggles of self-acceptance and existential dread left their unforgiving marks onto her core. "This life is a punishment and a curse," became her conviction as she slowly succumbed to a grievous state of despair. To have existed over the ashes of others was one of the many truths she could not come to terms with. Many avenues were exhausted to end her own life- a deed bearing no rate of success. When discovered, many attempts had also been successfully thwarted by Siegfried.While the details are obscure, the pursuit to shred her immortality drew her towards a great catalyst- one that would largely alter her destiny. Through a fateful encounter with a god, the two exchanged words that suspend the weight of a lifetime.The rare act which defied the balanced order of life itself- connected a god and a soul; and they now forever bonded through a sacred promise. Through destiny that had now been granted with a glimpse of mercy, Edelweiss sets off on her quiet journey to mortality. Come what may, the road ahead may feel endless. Yet with newfound purpose, her heart may one day learn of closure- a flicker of hope for the light that shone at the end of that road.

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SIEGFRIED BIANCHI Dubbed the Silver Wolf of Ishgard, Siegfried's name is no stranger to many. The man wields a dark blade, a true testament to his role as a Dark Knight. Age-old arcane and the dark arts of the blade are among his specialties. In his prime, he mentored Edelweiss. After the unfolding of several unfortunate events, Siegfried dedicated himself in protecting her, eventually becoming her life partner.Despite the unjust treatments he received growing up, the young man has not once lose heart, continuing to inspire the less fortunate youths. While his father is a War Chief in the ranks of Ishgard's military, make no mistake that he earned his rightful place under Ser Aymeric's command. He demonstrated grit, fortitude and headstrong perseverance through his sworn duties; all of which earned him the right to further ascend in the ranks, as well as hard-earned trust and respect of his superiors.While envious peers persistently hold his parentage against him, the unconditional support Siegfried receives from his loving parents continues to steel himself towards the resolve of protecting oneself and those he holds dear.

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